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New TAG girl-Bella-very sweet

Millenia

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I sort of did a thing. I wasn’t planning on it. This is Bella. She’s my first TAG, although I had a CAG for many years. I don’t know her age but based on her name, Im guessing possibly 15-16, since that movie was from ‘08. Her owner died and wasn’t found for over 24 hours so Bella and her flock mate (an elderly Eclectus) were alone for that time. I can only imagine what they were feeling.

Bella is quite a friendly and chatty little thing, so I’m enjoying her.

She will step right up on your hand and chatter away. She’s very different than my CAG was. Much easier going. I’ve been reading that this is pretty normal for Timnehs and I had no idea! Her feathers look a bit dull to me but she likes apples so maybe she will eat her veggies and they will improve.

I did discover that she’s afraid of hats. She was terrified when my boyfriend came in and wouldn’t settle down. I thought at first because he was so much taller, but then I suggested he remove his cap and she settled right down. Go figure.

And, yes, I realize we were being photobombed by my toy poodle. I shut the door because I didn’t want to risk her being startled by him and He was very happy to see her!
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Nice!

My amazons had dull feathers. Showers helped them.
 

sunnysmom

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She's beautiful. Thank you for helping her. And that photo with your poodle is hysterical.
 

Shannan

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Oh my is she beautiful. She is so lucky you came along. I wouldn't worry too much about her feathers right now as she has been through a lot. It is possible that she didn't have the best nutrition lately and remember that even with the best food, it will take a full molt for you to see the affects in her feathers. In the mean time, love her, feed her great food and be patient. If she is indeed 15-16 years old, then her feathers are really not in bad shape (No plucking, or obvious picking behaviors) just really ready for a good molt. A bath might help but my TAG hated baths so she may not take that as a compliment. Congratulations and thank you for rescuing an older bird. My TAG was very laid back and really just loved to watch the world go by. Congratulations again.....
 

Millenia

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Oh my is she beautiful. She is so lucky you came along. I wouldn't worry too much about her feathers right now as she has been through a lot. It is possible that she didn't have the best nutrition lately and remember that even with the best food, it will take a full molt for you to see the affects in her feathers. In the mean time, love her, feed her great food and be patient. If she is indeed 15-16 years old, then her feathers are really not in bad shape (No plucking, or obvious picking behaviors) just really ready for a good molt. A bath might help but my TAG hated baths so she may not take that as a compliment. Congratulations and thank you for rescuing an older bird. My TAG was very laid back and really just loved to watch the world go by. Congratulations again.....
Thank you for this information! I just found out she is 19!
 

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Congratulations on your beautiful new family! Awesome photo bomb too ;)
 

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:starshower:Congratulations she’s gorgeous
 

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And your dog :rofl::rofl::rofl:
 

sb sigmund

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She is so adorable so happy for you! And the poodle made me laugh out loud
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